Someone who is impartial is not directly involved in a particular situation, and is therefore able to give a fair opinion or decision about it.
As an impartial observer my analysis is supposed to be objective.
Careers officers offer impartial advice to all pupils.
Synonyms: neutral, objective, detached, just More Synonyms of impartial
impartiality (ɪmpɑːʳʃiælɪti)uncountable noun
...a justice system lacking impartiality by democratic standards.
Synonyms: neutrality, equity, fairness, equality More Synonyms of impartial
impartiallyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
He has vowed to oversee the elections impartially.
impartial in British English
(ɪmˈpɑːʃəl)
adjective
not prejudiced towards or against any particular side or party; fair; unbiased
Derived forms
impartiality (imˌpartiˈality) or impartialness (imˈpartialness)
noun
impartially (imˈpartially)
adverb
impartial in American English
(ɪmˈpɑrʃəl)
adjective
favoring no one side or party more than another; without prejudice or bias; fair; just
SIMILAR WORDS: fair
Derived forms
impartiality (imˌpartiˈality) (ɪmˌpɑrʃiˈælɪti)
noun
impartially (imˈpartially)
adverb
Word origin
< in-2 + partial
Examples of 'impartial' in a sentence
impartial
Sympathy is the easy option but the moon cools emotions so you can give a relative, or close friend, the impartial advice that helps so much more.
The Sun (2016)
We are told our impartial civil service is the envy of others.
The Sun (2016)
Now we are much better known as the place to go for impartial employment advice.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
So there will be free impartial guidance available to all.
The Sun (2015)
Get free and impartial expert advice to find the best deal for you.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It will provide free and impartial advice and guidance on how to take a complaint forward.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Always think like a local and get impartial local advice.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Get free & impartial advice from experts to find the best deal for you.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The only way an investor can be sure he or she is getting impartial advice is by paying by fee.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The moon cools your emotions so you can give a relative or close friend the impartialadvice that really helps.
The Sun (2011)
Its advice is impartial and free.
The Sun (2015)
The industry takes its responsibility to provide fair, impartial investment research very seriously.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But can your critic remain impartial while commenting on a member of the Sun team?
The Sun (2008)
That's probably why others come to you for advice or for an impartial opinion on something.
The Sun (2015)
Workers nearing retirement will be given free impartial financial guidance from next April.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
With free impartial advice readily available, beginning the process of saving becomes much easier.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Well the free and impartial bit is good, but the guidance bit is less positive.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They say the service is impartial and free, and they will send a courier around with some forms to sign.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
At the world economic forum at Davos last year he noted that the most successful economies are underpinned by fair elections and impartial justice.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Moreover, she has to do this while remaining scrupulously impartial and keeping the viewer entertained with talk of trade deals and employment figures.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He is said to have riled them by making negative comments about players - when they thought he should remain impartial as a host.
The Sun (2013)
You try to remain objective and impartial, to distance yourself and not form a view - which would be unhelpful.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Moreover, she is being asked to do this while remaining scrupulously impartial and keeping the viewer entertainedwith talk of trade deals, tariffs and employment figures.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In other languages
impartial
British English: impartial /ɪmˈpɑːʃəl/ ADJECTIVE
If you are impartial, you are able to act fairly because you are not personally involved in a situation.
...impartial advice on which products best suit the customer's needs.
American English: impartial
Arabic: غَيْرُ مُتَحَيِّزٍ
Brazilian Portuguese: imparcial
Chinese: 不偏不倚的
Croatian: nepristran
Czech: nestranný
Danish: upartisk
Dutch: onpartijdig
European Spanish: imparcial
Finnish: puolueeton
French: impartial
German: unparteiisch
Greek: αμερόληπτος
Italian: imparziale
Japanese: 偏らない
Korean: 공평한
Norwegian: upartisk
Polish: bezstronny
European Portuguese: imparcial
Romanian: imparțial
Russian: беспристрастный
Latin American Spanish: imparcial
Swedish: objektiv
Thai: ไม่ลำเอียง
Turkish: yansız
Ukrainian: неупереджений
Vietnamese: không thiên vị
Chinese translation of 'impartial'
impartial
(ɪmˈpɑːʃl)
adj
[judge, observer]公正的 (gōngzhèng de)
[advice]不偏不倚的 (bù piān bù yǐ de)
(adjective)
Definition
not favouring one side or the other
They offer impartial advice, guidance and information to students.
Synonyms
neutral
Those who had decided to remain neutral now found themselves forced to take sides.
objective
I would like your objective opinion on this.
detached
The piece is written in a detached, precise style.
just
She fought honestly for a just cause and for freedom.
fair
I wanted them to get a fair deal.
equal
Women demand equal rights with men.
open-minded
I have always been open-minded about politics.
equitable
the equitable distribution of social wealth
disinterested
Scientists are expected to be impartial and disinterested.
unbiased
The researchers were expected to be unbiased.
even-handed
The administration wants to ensure the meetings appear even-handed.
nonpartisan
unprejudiced
There must be a few honest and unprejudiced lawyers around.
without fear or favour
nondiscriminating
Opposites
unfair
,
prejudiced
,
biased
,
partial
,
influenced
,
swayed
,
unjust
,
bigoted
Additional synonyms
in the sense of detached
Definition
showing no emotional involvement
The piece is written in a detached, precise style.
Synonyms
objective,
neutral,
impartial,
reserved,
aloof,
impersonal,
disinterested,
unbiased,
dispassionate,
uncommitted,
uninvolved,
unprejudiced
in the sense of disinterested
Definition
free from bias
Scientists are expected to be impartial and disinterested.
Synonyms
impartial,
objective,
neutral,
detached,
equitable,
impersonal,
unbiased,
even-handed,
unselfish,
uninvolved,
unprejudiced,
free from self-interest
in the sense of equal
Definition
applying in the same way to all people or in all circumstances